For smaller jobs, overhead tends to be a larger percentage of the job’s cost. For example, the acquisition cost (amount spent in marketing to get a job) is usually pretty comparable whether a job is $450 or $10,000. Similarly, a site visit for $450 worth of work may take 30 minutes of driving and 5 minutes of looking, whereas a site visit for $10,000 worth of work may take 30 minutes of driving and 30 minutes of looking. There’s a big difference in the amount of work, but not much difference in the time spent looking at it for the estimate.

What does this mean?

The job-related costs for concrete replacement are generally pretty high for small jobs, because of minimums charged by concrete delivery companies. This makes slabjacking a cost-effective alternative. For jobs so small that you can replace the concrete by mixing bagged concrete in a wheelbarrow, replacement may be less expensive than slabjacking.

The size of the job has a big impact on cost. For example, lifting a single 4’ by 4’ piece of sidewalk at a single family home may cost $500.00, but if the same piece of concrete was lifted as part of fixing many trip hazards in an apartment complex, it could be less than $100.00.

What else can affect the price difference?

The value of convenience is important to consider when evaluating the difference between the cost of slabjacking and the cost of concrete replacement. For example, if the sidewalk to your home settles, creating a trip hazard, slabjacking it will allow you to walk on in during and after the repair. Tearing out and replacing concrete generally requires you not walk on it for at least a day. Driveway repairs are similar; you may generally drive on mudjacked concrete a few hours after the work is completed, whereas you may not be able to drive on new concrete for a week.

Sometimes slabjacking is the only practical repair. For example, if the floor inside of your home settles, slabjacking can generally lift it back up quickly and cleanly. Replacing floors inside of homes usually involves removing everything from inside your home, temporarily bracing walls, and losing all of your floor coverings. Many floor coverings can’t be installed on concrete that’s newer than a few weeks, so you are left with bare concrete floors for some time after the floor is replaced.

The size of voids under your concrete also influences the cost of slabjacking. For example, if your concrete has no voids under it, then it won’t take much material. If your concrete has 12 inches of voids under it, it requires additional material and time to fill those voids relative to a slab with no voids. Large voids increase the cost of concrete replacement, too, though. Before new concrete can be installed, the void space has to be filled with compacted soil or gravel.

The cost of doing nothing

Settled concrete won’t fix itself. Additionally, it can deteriorate to the point where it starts to crack and fall apart, at which time the only option may be to tear the concrete out, which is generally much more expensive. Sinking foundation concrete is generally less disruptive to correct when it has only settled a little bit instead of waiting for it to settle a lot, because settlement often affects the surrounding components of your home. The cost of slabjacking to correct trip hazards is much less than the cost of trip and fall lawsuits and the affects they can have on your property’s insurance rates.

Recent Work

Testimonials

“Hi Karen – I wasn’t sure who to send this to, but I wanted to let you all know how pleased I am with my newly repaired sidewalk. The gentlemen who did the work were very nice and professional. The area that they worked on is now even with the rest of my sidewalk. I am just amazed that you can’t even tell where they drilled the holes since the patchwork over the holes blends in so well. This is truly a great service that you folks provide. Thank you again, and I will definitely be recommend…

Anonymous

“From the very first contact with Kirk until the job was completed everything was handled in a professional manner. Every phase was on time and as promised. Great to find a company that actually delivers on their promises. Now my driveway and patio are level and I no longer worry about replacing large areas of concrete or risking a fall. I would highly recommend their service.”

J. Wolf, Williamsburg, VA

Description Of Work:
“They leveled and mudjacked a section outside of my pool. It had sunk right by where you would get into the pool.”
Member Comments:
“They have a good attitude and are very social. It took them 2 visits to finish the work, but they left the section completely leveled. They are very professional that I’d recommend them to the president. I noticed that they offered a coupon in the publication, I called them back and they still honored that coupon after they had given m…

Anonymous

“A ‘lake’ would form on our sidewalk when it rained (poor construction work!), making it impossible for people to use. I talked to several concrete contractors and all wanted thousands of dollars to dig-up and re-pour. I spoke to Kirk from Concrete Jack and he explained their process could fix my problem by properly leveling the sidewalk AND at about 25% the cost of the other estimates! They showed up ahead of the scheduled time and about 3 hours later they were done. I didn’t believe it. They…

Steve C. Yorktown, VA

“Karen, Guys showed up on time and did a great job. Both gentlemen were very professional and personable. If you ever need a referral, please let me know.”

Wayne B.

“The guys, Richard and PJ did a wonderful job! I’m impressed with your system and I would be more than happy to provide a reference for you guys.”

Richard H.

The work on the front walk slabs went perfectly. They only needed to drill four approximately 2 inch holes in the slabs, through which they injected a cement mix via a hydraulic pumping process. The slabs rose back into perfect level, where they have remained, and we are past the three year mark. They filled the holes carefully, and they are nearly invisible unless you know right where to look. No torn up sod, no reforming and pouring of concrete, a great process all around! I want to add that I…

Anonymous

“Concrete Jack did a great job and they saved me the inconvenience of removing and reinstalling concrete, shrubbery and fencing.”

Dannie Schrum, Yorktown, VA

“I had two jobs completed by Concrete Jack,one at my home and one at my daughters’. One involved raising the sidewalk and the other dealt with several sunken spots in the driveway. Both were completed in 5 hours including travel time between homes. Super results with both jobs at a very competitive price. A competitor was working across the street on our neighbors sinking patio the next day . He heard I had concrete work done and wanted to see if I was satisfied. When I told him what I had done …

Ted Ratkus, Williamsburg, VA

“We found Concrete Jack very effective, and at a reasonable price.”

Frank Battle, Williamsburg, VA

“I was MOST satisfied with the work Kevin and Corey did yesterday. I was amazed that the floor could come up as far as it did…as much as 6″ in some places. They were very nice, friendly, could not ask for two nicer people to have come and do a job. Thanks to you (Karen) and Tiffany also for your help in getting the project accomplished!”

Anonymous

“I say ‘gladly’ as I could not have been more impressed by the professional services provided by your firm and stellar, stand up crew of James and P.J. who were relentless and skilled in their assurance of my satisfaction in every regard. Your crew arrived right on time – that is to say early, apparently forgoing their lunch after a rather large and challenging job in the morning. It was one of our simmering hot days yet this pair of excellent workers got at it right away and worked dili…

Anonymous

“Every aspect of this experience was good; from initial contact through work complete. I definitely will recommend you to others.”

Curt W.

“Thank you. I talked with the two men who did the work, and they definitely knew what they were talking about. It was clear that they did the work, and the place was left neat as a pin. Thanks again.”

Anonymous

“Kirk, Richard, Rafael, Mark, Jamie, and Eric set the stage for my pool area remodel by “lifting” the large slabs of concrete abuting the pool coping and the upper patio around my house. By leveling and tilting away from the house my water drainage problems were solved and made ready for the installation of pavers. On time, complete job with clean up and no delays. Reasonable price to boot. Thanks Kirk.”

Michael S., Virginia Beach, VA

“I am pleased with the work you do and will refer you to any of my associates who may have a need for your service. I wish to commend the two young men who worked on my project. They answered any questions I asked and comported themselves very professionally. I would be very pleased to have them represent me if I had such an operation.”

Ben H.

“Concrete Jack leveled several sections of our exposed aggregate driveway. They arrived promptly on the scheduled date and performed the work quickly and very satisfactorily for a fraction of what it would have cost to replace those sections. We were able to use the driveway immediately after the work was completed. When I noticed a barely visible crack in one of the sections a few weeks later they came out and repaired that, as well, at no additional cost and without complaint. I strongly recom…

Ted Moreland, Williamsburg, VA

“An excellent job from estimate through completion. CJ even called to see if they could complete the work ahead of the scheduled date when another job was delayed, so it was done even sooner than the agreed upon date. The crew was on time, efficient, and the process worked perfectly on our sunken sidewalk slabs. This was much better than removal and replacement of the slabs. Our sidewalk is level, and only we know where the work was done. I highly recommend CJ, and would not hesitate to deal wit…

R.W., Williamsburg, VA

Description Of Work: “I found that I had a void under the steps to my basement, which I found is common. The void was filling up with water and presented a hazard at the top of the steps (a hole where someone could get their foot caught and fall). I considered filling it with top soil – but compacting it would be an issue and water could still saturate the soil. I considered filing it with cement, but the weight of the cement concerned me and the cost was almost as much as what I wound up doing.…

Anonymous

“I wanted to let Concrete Jack know I am thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the sidewalk leveling job. This included keeping us informed by phone calls and emails, a professional and clear proposal which included pictures of the work to be performed, excellent field work, and prompt and accurate billing. Great job!”

Ben R.Richmond, VA

“The guys, Jamie and Eric did an absolutely wonderful job and they were very professional. They left the area spotless! They explained what they had already done and what they would be doing. Great job!”

Anonymous

“I just wanted to tell you your guys just left and did a great job. They were friendly and professional. Thank you and I am sure you will be getting more calls from other homeowners.”

Anonymous

“This products really works; given the cost of construction, tear out reforming and pouring, materials and labor. Concrete Jack did 2 jobs for me both less than half the cost of new. The men came out the day they said they would (one of those days was on a Sunday, because my customer is closed on Sunday) and did what they said they would do. They lifted a patio that is the size of most driveways and filled the crack so you had to look for it to see it and left no mess at all. This is very imp…

“My sidewalk looks great. It has been a long time since it looked that good. Both men were friendly, polite and hard workers.”

Ms. Howard, Williamsburg, VA

“Thank you for what has been a pleasant experience. The responsiveness and professionalism of everyone we’ve worked with at Concrete Jack has been refreshing. I have already recommended your services to a colleague of mine in my office.”